The three passengers, ages 19, 25 and 29, were found a short time later with the help of a canine unit, police said, but they were released without charges from the Seventh Precinct.

Torres, of 20 Hewlett Ave., was charged with second-degree assault, reckless driving, resisting arrest, third-degree unlawful fleeing of a police officer, two counts of criminal possession of stolen property and several vehicle and traffic law violations.